We were very fortunate in that Officer Harris came to read to us on Read Across America Day. He chose his favorite Dr. Seuss book – And To Think That I Saw it on Mulberry Street. I don’t know who…
Book Talks, Round One
We are just finishing our first round of book talks in Room 204. I have to say that your children are already looking like they’ve done this before!! Though they (understandably) are nervous, they really pull it all together to…
We Are The Children, We Speak For The Pond
The view outside our classroom windows is priceless – with each passing season, we are able to witness nature’s changes in a way some people aren’t. You can only imagine the flurry of emotions when students in Room 204 noticed…
We’re Under Contract
So, you’ve been seeing these new Literacy Contracts coming home from school – and you’re probably wondering what they are all about. I decided to try them out for a couple months, so I could work out the kinks before…
Multiplication Mavens
I’m really old, but yet I can still remember learning my multiplication tables when I was in 3rd grade. Mrs. Lynch would have us listen to each times table as a song on her record player, and I could sing…
Good Curling
Today was the Grand Finale of curling for the 3rd and 4th graders in Falmouth. They all converged on the gym, where rounds of play commenced about 10:00. Good sportsmanship was evident in every game, and every audience member. We…
Halfway Day!!
We have been making our way through No Guff Week in Room 204. Students LOVED the Morse Pond video and keep requesting to see it. This week, we also welcomed Rachel – our new high school volunteer, who will be…
No Guff Week Video
Students and staff at Morse Pond are celebrating No Guff Week in an amazing way – check out this video!! I am blown away by the amount of cooperation and teamwork it must take to organize such a big project. …
Book Talk Advice
Students in Room 204 spent our time in the computer lab today, reviewing past book talks. Back in the classroom, we talked about what we learned, and came up with a list of advice for future book-talkers. Check it out!!…
Parent Reflections
Today I’ve sent an assignment home for parents to do! We’re at the halfway mark in the year, and I would like your input. The attached form asks questions to see how you think your child is progressing in mathematics. …